OHSS Training 2012-13
(Tue 4 Sep 2012 - Tue 20 Aug 2013)
Tuesday 4 September 2012
09:00 |
Fire Warden training (0900-1030) will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguisher training (1045-1145) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
10:45 |
Fire Warden training (0900-1030) will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguisher training (1045-1145) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
14:00 |
The Fire Safety Awareness course (1400-1500) will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training (1515-1615) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
15:15 |
The Fire Safety Awareness course (1400-1500) will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training (1515-1615) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
Wednesday 5 September 2012
10:00 |
Fire Safety Managers' Training
CANCELLED
This course will provided clear instruction of what is expected of fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation. |
Thursday 6 September 2012
11:00 |
Falls from ladders and other height access devices continue to cause injuries to people at work in the University. The new Work at Height Regulations (April 2005) have implications for the University because the emphasis has changed to any fall from any height. Anyone who uses ladders or who supervises work with ladders should attend this session. |
Tuesday 11 September 2012
10:00 |
Legionella Awareness Training
Finished
Legionella Awareness Training for supervisory and maintenance staff, facilities managers and staff, and college maintenance or safety staff. |
14:30 |
This course provides a brief introduction to laser safety management for those with supervisory responsibilities for laser laboratories, with a modern approach to laser safety. |
Wednesday 12 September 2012
14:00 |
This course is aimed at supervisors of UV equipment and others who are responsible for areas where artificial sources of UV equipment are used. It gives an understanding of the hazards of ultraviolet radiation and practical methods of protection from artificial sources. It may also be appropriate for users of artificial UV sources, although appropriate practical training on specific equipment should be provided within departments. |
Thursday 13 September 2012
09:30 |
Lifting and Manual Handling
Finished
This training is for all staff who are regularly involved in moving and carrying loads and setting up equipment etc. The course involves theory, practical and video. It requires active participation by all attending. The training also includes a practical demonstration of safe lifting and shows a range of lifting aids that are available. |
Monday 17 September 2012
14:15 |
Risk Assessment for Supervisors
Finished
A practical course aimed at supervisors and line managers. The course is designed to give Supervisors the necessary skills to carry out risk assessments with the minimum of fuss. |
Monday 8 October 2012
14:15 |
Toolbox Talk: Confined Spaces
CANCELLED
This half hour sharply focused course is primarily aimed at frontline staff (but all welcome). The course will tell you what you must do and give practical examples and handouts. |
Tuesday 9 October 2012
09:00 |
Fire Warden training (0900-1030) will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguisher training (1045-1145) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
10:45 |
Fire Warden training (0900-1030) will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguisher training (1045-1145) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
14:00 |
The Fire Safety Awareness course (1400-1500) will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training (1515-1615) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
15:15 |
The Fire Safety Awareness course (1400-1500) will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training (1515-1615) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. |
Wednesday 10 October 2012
10:00 |
Fire Safety Managers' Training
Finished
This course will provided clear instruction of what is expected of fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation. |
14:00 |
Using Hydrofluoric Acid Safely
Finished
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is one of the most toxic and potentially dangerous substances used in the University. All users of HF should be fully aware of and have a good understanding of the nature of HF. They should know how best to control HF, avoid accidental exposure and understand how to deal with accidental exposure to HF. All users of HF are strongly advised to attend this course. This course is also useful for First Aiders in Departments where HF is used. |
Thursday 11 October 2012
09:30 |
First Aid for Frontline Staff
Finished
Basic emergency First Aid for staff who may be working late or alone when there are no qualified first aiders around. |
10:00 |
Anyone who is a first-time user of unsealed radioactive substances is expected to attend this course before they begin the work. Users of radioactive substances who are new to the University should also attend. This course also acts as a refresher for experienced users and for users from other institutions or countries. There will be time for discussion and questions at the end of the session, and a self-assessment exercise of attendees’ core knowledge will be carried out. |
Friday 12 October 2012
09:00 |
Chemical Safety
POSTPONED
A safety course for anyone either directly working with chemicals or who is responsible for persons working with chemicals including PIs, Post Grads, Post Docs and technicians. If you have attended the 2-hour departmental chemical safety training it is not necessary to attend this course as well. |
Monday 15 October 2012
14:00 |
This course is an essential component of training for new laser users, which should be backed up by practical training in departments. The course may be suitable for users of other classes of lasers, depending on the risk, but please discuss this with your Laser Safety Officer first. |
14:15 |
Toolbox Talk: Work Equipment
CANCELLED
This half hour sharply focused course is primarily aimed at frontline staff (but all welcome). The course will tell you what you must do and give practical examples and handouts. |
Thursday 18 October 2012
09:00 |
Chemical Safety
Finished
A safety course for anyone either directly working with chemicals or who is responsible for persons working with chemicals including PIs, Post Grads, Post Docs and technicians. If you have attended the 2-hour departmental chemical safety training it is not necessary to attend this course as well. |
Monday 22 October 2012
14:15 |
Managing Mercury Contamination
CANCELLED
Mercury was used extensively in the past in all science based departments in a wide range of equipment. The course is designed to show how a risk based precautionary approach can effectively manage this legacy of the past. |